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Suturing Workshops

Our suturing workshops provide a rare opportunity for medical students to get early exposure and hands-on experience on different suturing and knot-tying techniques. In small classes, our participants will learn from practicing surgeons and get real-time feedback on their progress. Participants would also have the chance to interact with surgeons from different surgical specialities.

Open to HKU MBBS and CUHK MBChB students.

Applications Closed

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Highlights

Exposure to surgical techniques

All HKU/CUHK medical students are welcome to join our Basic Suturing Workshop and no prior experience is required. You will have the chance to try out a variety of suturing techniques like the Surgeon’s knot and interrupted sutures. Practicing under the supervision of invited surgeons, you will get feedback in real-time and truly master what you’ve learned.

Bond with practicing surgeons

Every year, we invite a number of esteemed surgeons with a wealth of expertise in their specialities as instructors. Participants will gain an overview of techniques commonly used in the operating room; as well as insights into how different suturing techniques are used in a clinical setting and in different procedures.

Advanced Suturing workshop

All participants of the basic suturing workshop are eligible to join the advanced suturing workshop. Intermediate level techniques such as the subcuticular suture will be taught as an add-on to what was taught in the basic suturing workshop. Participants will integrate their current skillsets in simulated situations like wound closing using real animal tissues.

Basic Suturing Workshop

Details (Basic Suturing Workshop)
Applications CLOSED

5th April, 2025 (Saturday)

Venue: Choh-Ming Li Basic Medical Sciences Building (BMSB), The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Time: 14:00 - 16:45

Application Fee: HKD $180

Eligibility: all HKU MBBS and CUHK MBChB students

An email will be sent upon successful acceptance into the workshop

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 02/04/2025 23:59

Interested students please follow our Instagram page @ssahongkong for the most up to date announcements!

For all enquiries regarding our Suturing Workshops, please feel free to email wd@ssa-hk.org

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Is it an overnight camp?

No, it is not. The Surgical Taster Day spans two days as two day camps at the respective campuses of the two medical schools in Hong Kong. All activities for the day will end in the evening. Participants will not be provided with facilities for overnight stays.
Will I get a certificate from the activity?

Yes. Both participants and helpers will receive an official certificate from SSAHK as proof of their participation.
Can I join if I am an undergraduate medical student?

Unfortunately, you may not join Surgical Taster Camp as a participant. However, you are more than welcome to join the activity as a helper. We will begin recruiting helpers before the activity on Instagram, so please follow us @ssahongkong for the most up to date announcements. Our other activities such as the Careers Night and Suturing Workshops are targeted at medical students.
Which payment methods do you accept?

We accept Payme, FPS and Bank Transfer. Details on payment will be sent to you after your application has been processed.
Can I receive a refund if I was unable to attend after payment?

We generally do not accept refunds. For exceptional circumstances, please email finsec@ssa-hk.org.